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The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast

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Everyone wants to beat the casino. Hear from those who actually have. From practical tips and hard earned wisdom to epic stories of blackjack careers that went far better than expected, the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast is for anyone interested in blackjack, card counting, or just ”sticking it to the man.”
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Episodes

Long Time Blackjack Player, Author, and Publisher Anthony Curtis | BJA045

At our most recent Blackjack Bootcamp we had the honor of hearing from Anthony Curtis. Anthony is a long-time advantage player. He also runs Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press, the publisher who will be putting out my book in 2019. – How he got into advantage play – His time on Stanford Wong’s team – How he got the reputation for being “maniacally honest” – His best advice for up-and-coming card counters and AP’s

Dec 06, 201844 min

$1.2 million Card Counter “Yoshi” | BJA043

Our latest podcast interview is an AP who goes by the name “Yoshi.” For those who don’t know his story, Yoshi is a card counter who turned $3,000 into $1.2 million in two years of full-time play. He has recently taken an indefinite break from AP, and in this interview we discuss: – The road from beginner to pro – What led to his decision to step away from advantage play. – His perspective looking back at the last 2 years – His advice for other card counters and APs...

Oct 17, 201848 min

Author of “The Blackjack Life” Nathaniel Tilton | BJA042

Our latest Podcast is with Nathaniel Tilton, author of “ The Blackjack Life .”For those who haven’t read it, “The Blackjack Life” is an excellent portrayal of how Nathaniel and his teammate spent several years as weekend warrior professional card counters. It illustrates the need for excellent skills, the double life of a card counter who keeps a day job, and the subterfuge needed to succeed as an advantage player.In this podcast we discuss: - Nathaniel’s story - His advice for teaming up with a...

Aug 08, 20181 hr 5 min

Infamous $15 Million Blackjack Hall of Famer Don Johnson | BJA041

While in Las Vegas for this year’s Blackjack Ball, I was able to interview Blackjack Hall of Famer, Don Johnson. For those who don’t know his story, you can read up on how he used Loss Rebates (and actually a lot more) to beat Atlantic City for $15 Million . In this podcast, we discuss: – The unique background that laid the foundation for his massive advantage play – The unique circumstances that led to his success – What it was like when it all started coming to an end – The parallels and diffe...

Jul 17, 201859 min

Mixing a High Profile Corporate Life and a Successful AP Career with BJA Member “Peacock” | BJA040

Our most recent Podcast interview is with BJA Member, “Peacock.” Peacock has been a Member for several years now, is a multiple time Bootcamp attendee, and ran a two man team with another BJA Member. One thing that makes Peacock’s story unique is that he fits in being a card counter around being President of a fairly large-sized company. But he enjoys the hustle of beating the casinos just as much as the next AP! In this podcast we discuss: - What would possess an executive to become a card coun...

May 23, 201848 min

“The Phoenix” and the $300,000 Side Bet | BJA036

BJA Pro “The Phoenix” spills the beans on the side bet that made him $300,000 in 10 months! In this interview we discuss: - What “The Phoenix” has been doing since reaching his financial goals - What led up to discovering the side bet that netted him $300k - How he nearly walked away from the game - The unique approach he took to keep everyone in the casino happy (for a while) - How card counters “create their own luck” Give it a listen!...

Feb 22, 20181 hr 5 min

Diversified Advantage Player and BJA Pro “JCnote” | BJA035

If you’ve spent any time on the BJA Forum, you likely know who JCnote is. He’s our Forum admin, a regular Bootcamp Pro and guest speaker, and he has been a professional AP for most of the last 6 years. JCnote sat down with me to talk about: - His journey into card counting and other forms of advantage play - The differences between card counting and hole carding - Highs and lows from his career - His obsession with bad parking - What being an AP has taught him about life (outside the casinos) En...

Feb 17, 201859 min

Pro Card Counter and BJA Member “HitA7” | BJA033

I recently sat down with BJA Member and successful card counter, “HitA7.” HitA7 has become a friend over the past few years, and if you ever meet him (either one-on-one or at a Bootcamp), you’ll quickly learn that he’s not only a good card counter, he’s a really great guy. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy hearing his story… In this interview we discuss: - How he manages family life, a full-time job, and advantage play - Working with a replenishable bankroll - His creative cover strategy - Dealing ...

Dec 20, 20171 hr

“Million Dollar Video Poker”’s Bob Dancer Joins Colin | BJA029

In my most recent trip to Las Vegas, Bob Dancer was kind enough to sit down with me for a podcast interview. For those who don’t know who Bob Dancer is, he’s a professional video poker player, author of “Million Dollar Video Poker” and several other books (primarily about video poker), and co-host of the amazing “Gambling With an Edge” podcast. In this Podcast we discuss: - The similarities and differences between card counting and professional video poker - The bankroll requirements and varianc...

Sep 08, 20171 hr 1 min

Interview With Professional Card Counters “Spartan” and “levimich” | BJA028

I was able to sit down recently with professional card counters, Spartan and levimich. They have been members of the BJA community for a while, they proved their skills at a Bootcamp, and they have since become friends, even coming to help train others at our Blackjack Bootcamps. In this Podcast we discuss: - How each of them went from seeing a movie about card counting to becoming a full time card counter themselves. - Their decision to team up, rather than keeping their bankrolls separate - Th...

Aug 25, 201756 min

Insights From International Blackjack Pro “Ultimate” | BJA027

Well, I had an opportunity to interview Ultimate to dive deeper into his story. In this Podcast we discuss: - How he went from home gambling nights with his friends to studying card counting - How he fit his training around working a full-time job (and life) - His trip to the US for a Blackjack Bootcamp , followed by a 300 hour card counting adventure! - The highlights and lowlights of the US and its casinos Until next time, keep generating EV!...

May 04, 20171 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Part 2: Blackjack Pro “The Phoenix” Interview | BJA026

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Blackjack Pro and BJA Member “The Phoenix”. In Part II we discuss: - How he dealt with a 2 months dry spell at the tables - Money and emotions - His advice both to those training and those actively counting cards in casinos - Risk-taking - How to handle a backoffs Listen below to find out what he has to share with the card counting community! Until next time, keep generating EV!...

Feb 15, 20171 hr 1 min

Part 1: Blackjack Pro “The Phoenix” Interview | BJA025

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Blackjack Pro and BJA Member “The Phoenix”. In Part I, he shares: - How he got into card counting - His blackjack training - The common threads that tie he and I together over the past 10 years - His early career experiences - What card counting has taught him about money Listen below to find out what he has to share with the card counting community! Until next time, keep generating EV!...

Jan 31, 20171 hr 9 min

American Casino Guide creator, Steve Bourie Interview | BJA021

We recently hung out in Las Vegas with American Casino Guide creator, Steve Bourie. His son attended our Blackjack Bootcamp, and we wanted to sit down with Steve and discuss the American Casino Guide, his goal if visiting every casino in the country, and using Video Poker to his advantage (he’s being modest about his skills on the podcast). Check it out below! Enjoy!

Jun 17, 201520 min

2015 “Blackjack Ball” Recap | BJA020

While in Vegas for our last Bootcamp, Ben and I (and a few card counter friends) attended this year’s Blackjack Ball. Ben and I recorded a recap of what went down… Check it out!

Mar 05, 201525 min

Part 3: Winningest Church Team Member Loudon Ofton | BJA006

Here’s the last part of Colin’s interview with Loudon Ofton. Loudon Ofton is a highly successful card counter who has won more money than anyone else we have ever worked with. You can listen to the interview here, or through iTunes below. If you’d like to read more of Loudon Often’s stories, click here!

Oct 12, 201213 min

Part 1: Winningest Church Team Member Loudon Ofton | BJA004

Colin got a chance to sit down and share a beer with long-time friend and million-dollar winning card counter, “Loudon Ofton.” They discuss how he got into card counting, what his training was like, and some of his favorite stories.

Jun 20, 201231 min
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